A supermarket chain started selling “imperfect” fruits and vegetables at discounted prices

Research indicates that volunteering strengthens community bondsPet sitting service offers dog walking and pet feeding services

Park rangers teach visitors about wildlife conservation in national parksNewspaper covers story of local farmer who switched to regenerative agricultureAstronomers share new images of Mars taken by rover

Cross country team sets new school record at state meetStudy finds that reading aloud to kids improves their listening skills

Bakery makes low-carb bread for customers on ketogenic diets

Police department launches app for reporting non-emergency incidentsA museum launched a program for children to learn about art through hands-on workshops

A new ballet production based on a classic novel premiered at the national theaterA cultural center hosted a series of concerts featuring traditional music from different regions

A famous author announced a new book that will be released next year after a 10-year hiatusA city organized a street art festival with murals painted by artists from around the world

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• ·A vet clinic added a 24-hour emergency service to meet the needs of pet owners in the area
• ·A charity started a program to help elderly people learn how to use smartphones and computers
• ·Hiking group discovers hidden waterfall in national forest during weekend trip
• ·The national weather service issued a warning for heavy snow in northern areas
• ·A restaurant started using compostable packaging for takeout orders to reduce environmental impact
• ·Park officials announce new rules to protect wildlife in park areas
• ·Bird watchers document first sighting of rare warbler species in state park
• ·The country’s export of agricultural products set a new record this year
• ·Ice cream shop makes homemade ice cream with local fruit
• ·Coast guard intercepts illegal fishing boat in protected marine reserve
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to reduce their energy use at home
• ·The government increased funding for mental health hotlines to provide 24/7 support
• ·A small business owner started a blog about their industry, gaining 6,000 followers
• ·The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a novelist from a small African country
• ·A tech company unveiled a new laptop with a lightweight and durable design
• ·The government announced a ban on single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year